Uniforms and ranks and medals!

[luthier]

Hello everyone,

As I'm sure everyone is aware, we're trying to break new ground in flight sims in every aspect of the game, including character customization. You've seen our highly-detailed animated pilot models and you've probably seen the wide range of customization options in a few Igromir videos.

We are continuing to expand on this feature. However we've realized that our own references are pretty limited and a lot of times we can't make sense between the written word and the historical photographs.

We'd like the player to be able to finetune generic uniforms to his individual taste or experience, with choices of rank, awards, and so on. However information we have is very limited. Moreover like I said historical photos often show things that do not seem to correspond to the rules.

So, for each of the playable air forces, RAF, Luftwaffe and Regia Aeronautica, we could use as much extensive information as possible on the following fronts. If anyone does not want to post this information here in the forum, please feel free to email me at luthier1@gmail.com

1. Country / Regiment / other group identifiers, such as RAF shoulder title patches. What were the various options?

2. Rank insignia. Can't find any information on what type of dress needed to have what type of insignia. Also we're seeing a seemingly random assortment of it on photos, especially on RAF personnel i.e. we're either not getting the system at all, or a lot of it seemed to be optional in combat units.

3. Awards. Again, what type of uniform would have what displayed in combat?

4. Any other badges or insignia worn by aircrews.

We would really appreciate as much detailed information as possible. We'd like to give you all the possible historical options to make your virtual alter ego as unique and personalized as you want him to be.